History, The More You Know

A Roman Horse Was Made Senator

Roman emperor Caligula planned to make his favourite horse a senator. He loved his horse so much that he gave him a palace with his own servants!

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The More You Know

  • Mexican general Antonio López de Santa Anna held an entire state funeral for his leg after it was amputated.
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